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  1. 07-04-2011, 03:08 PM #1
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    Quick question... as i dont do a lot of milage...my Car stored during winter, im used to disconnecting battery...will this be OK with 260, not worried re-Radio...but Alarm / ECUs / all OK on this...after reconnecting. Guess many of you do this.....thanks..Pete.
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    Only thing you need to do is ensure sat nav Red Led has stopped flashing and has gone out before disconnecting the battery

    Also if you have a MK2 fold the rear seat down as you will need to get the boot open again (no key lock on the MK2)

    Remember car insurance will probably become invalid if the car is stolen whilst the battery is disconnected because you can't double lock the car nor will the alarm work
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    well yes, good point but one probably wouldnt alert the insurance co to this fact if the car was stolen. How would they ever know?
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    Put on a good Steering wheel lock. for added protection.

    I use one even if I park in Tescos.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2V8s View Post
    well yes, good point but one probably wouldnt alert the insurance co to this fact if the car was stolen. How would they ever know?
    Err um well err.................
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    Quote Originally Posted by Keith View Post
    Err um well err.................
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    Whats this then, collective example of the light on but no ones home.

    How is someone going to half inch a car with no power, unless they walk around with a car battery in their pocket.
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    Thanks Guys.... Take on bourd the Sat Nav light... other than that should be all OK, Car is non-face lift model. OAP Pete
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim View Post
    Whats this then, collective example of the light on but no ones home.
    .................
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    Quote Originally Posted by OAP Pete View Post

    im used to disconnecting battery..
    Just re read the quote .


    They just need a spanner.
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